Increasingly, American school systems are recognizing the value of school-based mentoring:

• as a tool for strengthening community investment in our schools,
• as a means for drop-out prevention,
• and as a way to help young people build relationships with a caring adult.
  
  School-based mentoring typically requires a commitment of one school year.
  Download Making a Difference in Schools, an impact study on school-based mentoring.

Every Indiana school can achieve better outcomes by advancing mentoring for their students:

• By becoming a mentoring advocate
• By opening your doors to school-connected mentoring
• By filling the gap with school-based mentoring

Indiana Schools + Youth Mentoring= Greater Student Achievement and Advancement

Why Mentoring in Your School?

Student Benefits

• Improved confidence, attitudes and commitment towards school, improved skill levels, grades and overall academic achievement, reduction of truancy and delinquent or criminal involvement
• Reduction in negative health and social outcomes such pregnancy and use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs

Staff Benefits

• Additional layer of support and individual attention for students that goes beyond what the teacher is able to provide within classroom, group-based setting
• Stronger connection between a student and the larger world beyond school and neighborhood

School/ Community Partnership Benefits

• Strengthened academic, life achievement and workforce development of local youth
• Greater community investment in the local schools and youth-serving organizations
• Greater community understanding of how to help improve the lives of your target students